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Grilled Vadouvan Curry Shrimp
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How to Make Grilled Vadouvan Curry Shrimp on the Big Green Egg

This recipe for Grilled Vadouvan Curry Shrimp is easy and packed with a powerful curry flavor. A great way to combine your grilled shrimp with a curry dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Big Green Egg, Cast Iron, shrimp
Servings: 4
Author: The BBQ Buddha

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Packet of RawSpiceBar Vadouvan mix
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1.25 pounds large shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the BGE to 350° setup for direct grilling
  • Cook the shrimp over direct heat with half the vadouvan mix and some of kosher salt
  • Once the shrimp are cooked about 1/2 way (2 minutes each side) take off the grill and set aside
  • Place the skillet on the cooking surface of the BGE and preheat
  • Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 2 minutes
  • Add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and reduce heat to low, stirring a few times, until golden brown and very soft, about 10 minutes more
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining spice mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes
  • Scrape mixture into a medium bowl
  • Return skillet to stove
  • Add butter to skillet and cook over medium heat until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes
  • Add shrimp and cook over medium heat until shrimp start to curl, about 2 minute per side
  • Stir in shallot, garlic mixture, lime juice, and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute more
  • Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Spoon the shallot, garlic mixture on top of a bowl of soba noodles (cooked), place shrimp on top of the mixture, and serve with lime wedges.